1 Timothy 5:19

The Passion Translation

Refuse to listen to suspicious accusations against the pastors who lead the flock unless you have two or three witnesses to confirm the accusations.

Cross References

Matthew 18:16

But if his heart is closed to you, then go to him again, taking one or two others with you. You’ll be fulfilling what the Scripture teaches when it says, ‘Every word may be verified by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’

John 18:29

So Pilate came outside where they waited and asked them pointedly, “Tell me, what exactly is the accusation that you bring against this man? What has he done?”

John 8:17

“Isn’t it written in the law of Moses that the testimony of two men is trustworthy?

Acts 11:30

They set aside the gifts and entrusted the funds to Barnabas and Saul to take to the elders of the church in Jerusalem.

Acts 25:16

I explained to them that it is not our Roman custom to condemn any man before he has an opportunity to face his accusers and present his defense.

2 Corinthians 13:1

This will be my third trip to you. And I will make sure that by the testimony of two or three witnesses every matter will be confirmed.

1 Timothy 4:14

Don’t minimize the powerful gift that operates in your life, for it was imparted to you by the laying on of hands of the elders and was activated through the prophecy they spoke over you.

1 Timothy 5:17

The pastors who lead the church well should be paid well. They should receive double honor for faithfully preaching and teaching the revelation of the Word of God.

Titus 1:6

Each of them must be above reproach, devoted solely to his wife, whose children are believers and not rebellious or out of control.

Hebrews 10:28

Anyone who disobeyed Moses’ law died without mercy on the simple evidence of two or three witnesses.